NATIONAL EYE INSTITUTE SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FOR THE K08 MENTORED CLINICAL
SCIENTIST DEVELOPMENT AWARD AND K23 MENTORED PATIENT-ORIENTED RESEARCH CAREER
DEVELOPMENT AWARD APPLICATIONS
Release Date: July 19, 1999
National Eye Institute, http://www.nei.nih.gov
PURPOSE
This Notice replaces NOT-95-003 which was published in the National
Institutes of Health (NIH) Guide on September 1, 1995. The purpose of the
Notice is to inform the scientific community of specific provisions of the
National Eye Institute's (NEI) administration of the National Institutes of
Health (NIH) Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Award (K08) and Mentored
Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award (K23). The NEI wants to
alert applicants that it has broadened the application guidelines of its KO8
and K23 awards to include the disciplines of biostatistics, epidemiology, and
health services research; eliminated any special cap on salary requests
beyond that legislatively imposed on all NIH grants; and raised the allowable
limit on research development support to $25,000.
BACKGROUND AND GENERAL INFORMATION
This document provides specific information and instructions for preparing an
application for consideration by the NEI. General information is presented
in PA-95-053, "Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Award", NIH Guide
Volume 24, No. 15, April 28, 1995,
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-95-054.html
and PA-98-052, "Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award,
NIH Guide Volume 27, No. 12, April 10, 1998,
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-98-052.html
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
The research grant application form PHS 398 (rev. 4/98) is to be used in
applying for these grants. These forms are available at most institutional
offices of sponsored research and from the Division of Extramural Outreach
and Information Resources, National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge
Drive, MSC 7910, Bethesda, MD 20892-7910, telephone 301/435-0714, email:
GrantsInfo@nih.gov
Applicants should pay particular attention to Section IV of the application
kit, RESEARCH CAREER AWARDS; the NIH Program Announcements cited above; and
the special NEI application instructions given below:
Face Page: For item 2 on the face page of the application check "YES" and
enter the specific PA number and title.
Candidate Salary Requests: The NEI does not impose any special cap on salary
requests beyond that which is legislatively imposed. The salary request
should be reasonable and conform to the established, consistently applied
policy of the applicant institution for other staff members of equivalent
qualifications, rank, and responsibilities. The salary request should
reflect no more than the percentage of time actually devoted to the project.
Research Development Support :The NEI will allow up to $25,000 per year for
research project requirements such as technical personnel costs; supplies;
equipment; Principal Investigator's travel; and tuition, fees, and books
related to the career development program. Salary for mentors or secretarial
and administrative assistance is not allowed.
Submission
The PHS Form 398 instructions state that applicants are required to send the
original and THREE exact copies of the application to the NIH Center for
Scientific Review. At the same time, please send TWO additional exact copies
of the complete application, including appendices, to:
Andrew P. Mariani, Ph.D.
Chief, Scientific Review Branch
National Eye Institute
Executive Plaza South, Suite 350
6120 EXECUTIVE BLVD MSC 7164
BETHESDA MD 20892-7164
ROCKVILLE MD 20852 (for express mail or courier service)
REVIEW CONSIDERATIONS
Applications assigned to the NEI will be reviewed for scientific and
technical merit by a peer review group convened by the Chief, Scientific
Review Branch, NEI. Following this initial review, the applications will be
evaluated by the National Advisory Eye Council. Funding decisions will be
based on the results of peer review, programmatic considerations, and the
availability of funds. Applicants may refer to the relevance of the proposed
training to NEI programs and priorities as described in "Vision Research--A
National Plan: 1999-2003" which is available at http://www.nei.nih.gov
INQUIRIES
Inquiries concerning this Notice are encouraged. The opportunity to clarify
any issues or questions from potential applicants is welcome.
Direct inquiries regarding programmatic issues to:
Maria Y. Giovanni, Ph.D.
Research Training Officer
National Eye Institute
Executive Plaza South, Suite 350
6120 Executive Blvd., MSC 7164
Bethesda, MD 20892-7164
Telephone: (301) 496-0484
FAX: (301) 402-0528
Email: giovanni@nei.nih.gov
Direct inquiries regarding fiscal matters to:
Grants Management Officer
National Eye Institute
Executive Plaza South, Suite 350
6120 Executive Blvd., MSC 7164
Bethesda, MD 20892-7164
Telephone: (301) 496-5884
FAX: (301) 496-9997
For further information regarding the procedures for initial scientific
review, prospective applicants should contact Dr. Mariani at 301-496-5561.